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Schorsch
Schorsch is the Bavarian form of Georg. The name has Ancient Greek roots. The underlying word "georgos" means "farmworker" or "farmer".
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Names starting with S
Explore 182 first names starting with S, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.
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Sean
The Irish form of John (Johannes). The Hebrew root word means “God is gracious”. A common spelling variant in the English-speaking world is Shawn.
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Sebastian
The origin is Ancient Greek (Sebastianos) and originally denoted a "man from Sebaste" (a city in Asia Minor). The underlying Greek word sebastos means "venerable."
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Sekou
This boy's name is widespread in West Africa, including among the Mandinka. It is derived from the Arabic title Sheikh and means "the wise one" or "the scholar."
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Selene
This name traces back to the Ancient Greek word for "moon." In Greek mythology, Selene is the moon goddess. The variant Selena is especially common in English- and Spanish-speaking countries.
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Selin
The older word meaning of this name family is not definitively established. In Turkish, the name is frequently linked with "flowing water" or "flowing abundantly", which is, however, an interpretation and not a clearly substantiated linguistic root.
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Selina
Its origin is not conclusively established. The name is often seen as a variant of Celine (Latin for “heavenly”), but a connection to the Greek moon goddess Selene is also widely cited.
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Selma
Both a Celtic and an Arabic name history are documented for Selma. In Celtic, the name is widely interpreted as "fair view," while in Arabic it derives from "salima" (safe, peaceful). Both derivations should be explained separately. Selma is a classic name that is currently being rediscovered.
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Sem
is the Dutch form of the biblical name Shem. The Hebrew root means "name" or "renown". It is one of the shortest and punchiest first names in the Dutch-speaking area.
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Semih
A Turkish name with Arabic roots. The documented meaning is “the generous one”.
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Senne
A very popular Flemish boy name whose older word meaning is not definitively resolved. It is partly traced back to the river of the same name in Brussels; others see it as a Frisian short form or a derivation of Sebastian.
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Senta
Documented as a short form of Kreszentia. The Latin word root means “to grow” or “to become larger.”
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Seo-yeon
A very frequently chosen girl's name. The translation "auspicious omen" and "beautiful" is an interpretation of the most common Hanja combination. Since there are many characters for the syllables Seo and Yeon, numerous other meanings exist.
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Sepp
This is the traditional Bavarian short form of Josef. The name has Hebrew roots ("Yosef"), and the documented meaning is "may God add".
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Seraina
The Romansh form of the name Serena. The underlying Latin word means "serene" or "calm." The name has a clear spelling, though the pronunciation is stressed slightly differently depending on the region.
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Seraphina
Seraphina traces back to the Hebrew word "seraphim," which means "the burning ones" and designates an order of angels in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The name can also be spelled Serafina and lends itself to several short forms.
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Seren
Seren is the direct Welsh word for "star". The name is frequently given to girls in Wales and, thanks to its clear structure, is straightforward to handle in German as well.
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Serena
A Latin given name whose meaning is confirmed as “calm” or “serene.”
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Şêrko
The root word "şêr" means lion. With the suffix, the name can be translated as "little lion." The spelling often contains special characters that must be adapted in German.
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Seth
A Hebrew name. The word root means "the appointed one" or "the substitute."
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Seul-gi
Another purely Korean name whose meaning is clearly established. The word means "wisdom" or "cleverness". It is given to all genders, though historically more frequently to girls.
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Severin
Traces back to the Roman cognomen Severus; the Latin root word means “serious” or “strict”.
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Shanti
Means "peace" or "calm" in Sanskrit. Shanti is a common mantra in yoga and is mostly used as a girl's name.
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Shilah
This given name originates from the Navajo (Diné) language. The documented meaning is "brother."
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Shiloh
Shiloh is a Hebrew place name from the Bible. Its precise literal meaning is not historically certain. The name is widely translated as "place of peace" or "the peaceful one", but this remains an interpretation. It is used as a gender-neutral name and is usually pronounced in English as "SHY-loh".
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Shin
The name is widely translated as "truth" (真) or "heart" (心). A single sweeping meaning would be too imprecise, as there are many other characters with the pronunciation "Shin."
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Shira
A Hebrew girl's name meaning "song" or "singing." The meaning is documented. In German, the name is usually pronounced Schira. To facilitate international readability, many parents opt for the English transcription with "Sh."
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Shirin
Originates from the Persian-speaking world. The documented meaning is “sweet” or “pleasant.”
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Shona
Shona is documented as a Scottish Gaelic form of the name Joan or Jane. These names trace back to the Hebrew origin Yochanan. The established translation of the word elements is "God is gracious."
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Shula
A feminine name from the Arabic language area. It is a short form of the name Shulah, whose documented meaning is flame.
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Sibylle
Traces back to the Greek word for “prophetess” or “seeress.” Variants are Sybille or Sibylla.
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Siddhartha
This name is documented from Sanskrit as "one who has achieved his goal". It is the birth name of the historical Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama).
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Siegfried
A classic Old High German name. It is composed of the words for “victory” and “peace”.
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Sien
Sien is a Flemish short form that often traces back to Francine. The name family derives from the Latin "Franciscus", meaning "the Frank".
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Siena
A given name that traces back to the city of the same name in Tuscany. The etymological origin of the city's name itself is not clearly resolved.
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Sienna
. The name traces back to the Italian city of Siena, whose reddish-brown clay pigment became famous as "Terra di Siena." In the English-speaking world, Sienna has established itself as a first name directly associated with this reddish-brown color.
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Sif
The Old Norse root reliably means "kinship" or "relative by marriage." In mythology, Sif is the wife of the thunder god Thor and is famous for her golden hair.
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Sigmund
This name goes back to the Germanic terms "sigu" (victory) and "mund" (protection). Historically, it means "the protector of victory."
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Signe
Signe traces back to the Old Norse name Signý. The root words are "sigr" (victory) and "nýr" (new).
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Sigrid
An Old Norse name (Sigríðr) composed of "victory" (sigr) and "beautiful" (fríðr).
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Şîlan
In Kurdish, this name refers to the rosehip or wild dog rose. A documented botanical name that is given in many Kurdish families.
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Silas
Silas is the name of a companion of Paul in the New Testament. A short form of Silvanus is the most likely explanation; in addition, a connection to Saul via Aramaic is discussed. An undisputed, definitive single word meaning cannot be given.
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Silje
Documented as a Norwegian variant of Cecilia (Cäcilie). The underlying Latin root (caecus) means "blind".
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Silvan
Traces back to the Roman forest god Silvanus. The Latin root word means “forest”.
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Silvia
The Latin word root “silva” means “forest.” Sylvia is a common alternative spelling.
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Silviu
This name derives from the Latin word "silva", which means "forest" or "woodland".
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Simba
The Swahili word for "lion." Known through pop culture, it is also given as a regular name or epithet in East Africa.
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Simon
A name of Hebrew origin (Shimon). It derives from the verb for "to hear" or "to listen." The meaning is usually given as "he has heard" or "God has heard."
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